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Interview with Nandita Basu: The "new normal" with water conservation | Calgary Eyeopener | CBC Listen
Nandita Basu was interviewed by CBC/Radio-Canada about water conservation in Calgary. They explored current restrictions and how they work, as well as how cities need to adjust in the future.
Digging Deep: Waterloo Co-op Student Joins Rare Mine Shaft Project in Northern Ontario
Ryan Donck took his Geological Engineering studies to new depths, by extending his existing co-op term, and joining a rare mine shaft project in Northern Ontario.
Heat Wave Warps Sidewalks - UWaterloo Professor Explains Why
Dr. Pejoohan Tavassoti, a civil engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, explains how extreme temperatures are causing concrete to expand beyond design limits, stressing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure.